A detailed comparison of ERPNext and QuickBooks to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Leading small business accounting software by Intuit.
| Plan | ERPNext | QuickBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Free (self-hosted) | ✗ No |
| Lowest Paid | $50/mo (cloud) | $30/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | $200/mo |
| Feature | ERPNext | QuickBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ✓ | — |
| Inventory | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRM | ✓ | — |
| HR management | ✓ | — |
| Manufacturing | ✓ | — |
| Project management | ✓ | — |
| POS | ✓ | — |
| Asset management | ✓ | — |
| Self-hosting | ✓ | — |
| REST API | ✓ | — |
| Invoicing | — | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | — | ✓ |
| Bank connections | — | ✓ |
| Reports | — | ✓ |
| Payroll | — | ✓ |
| Tax preparation | — | ✓ |
| Time tracking | — | ✓ |
| Projects | — | ✓ |
| Mobile app | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4 | ⭐ 4.2 |
Choose ERPNext if: You need smbs wanting free, comprehensive erp. ERPNext excels with its comprehensive erp and free and open source.
Choose QuickBooks if: You need small businesses needing comprehensive accounting. QuickBooks stands out with its industry standard and comprehensive features.
Best free option: ERPNext offers a free tier (Free (self-hosted)).
It depends on your needs. ERPNext is better for smbs wanting free, comprehensive erp, while QuickBooks is better for small businesses needing comprehensive accounting. Both are excellent tools rated 4 and 4.2 respectively.
ERPNext starts at $50/mo (cloud) while QuickBooks starts at $30/mo. ERPNext also has a free tier.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying QuickBooks's trial before fully committing to a switch.
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